Videojet

Inks and fluids expertise

Formulated for optimal

performance and

maximum uptime

“ Our chemically-advanced and proven inks are designed for today’s applications and production environments.

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We’ll stick our reputation on it!”

Lin Zhu Ph.D.

Director – Ink Development

Anthony Selmeczy Ph.D.

Lead Chemist

Over 40 years of ink and fluid technology, starting with

those created for the first commercial inkjet printer,

goes into every ink that Videojet formulates and

delivers today. With over 640 application-unique fluids,

Videojet manufactures more fluids and supplies than

any other industrial coding and marking manufacturer.

Uptime advantage

Minimize the frequency and duration of planned

and unplanned downtime through our specially

formulated inks that are optimized to the

hardware solution you have specified. We can

help you foresee problems and recommend

solutions that will get you to optimal coding

performance, right from the start.

Code Assurance

By taking a systems-based approach and by

testing more rigorously than anyone, we help

ensure consistent quality codes throughout the

expected lifetime of your product. This will give

you confidence that your code integrity will be

supported – whatever the environment.

Built-in productivity

Just as you are always improving your processes

to become more efficient, we are constantly

researching new ink formulations that help meet

your challenges such as faster line speeds, more

code content in less space, and more diverse

packaging types.

Simple usability

Our goal for ensuring superior usability is simple:

No mess, no waste, and no mistakes! We make

ink replenishment clean and simple through

Smart Cartridge design. You can keep track of

your fluid levels through built-in cartridge

intelligence. Supplies management can be made

easy with our tailor made fluid contracts.

Selection, quality & expertise

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Optimal printer performance achieved through superior ink and fluid formulations

Videojet ink developmentLong-standing supplier relationships and experience in

selecting highest grades of specialized chemicals provide

consistent, proven performance.

Chemical stability is constantly monitored and evaluated.

In-house analytical laboratories employ sophisticated and

analytical equipment to test 100% of ink batches produced.

All inks and fluids pass rigorous development tests that

prove their robustness prior to release. Tests include:

• printer/ink qualification across a full-range of temperatures

• accelerated aging

• raw material and process variation control

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Frank Xiao

Ph.D.

Staff Chemist

Bottling, secondary packaging, “green” ink,

pigmented wire and cable

“We ensure Inks and their raw materials meet purity and filtration standards to minimize the risk of contamination that could impede critical printer operation”

Understanding what customers value, selecting the

appropriate inks for applications, and determining how

to integrate marking and coding into production processes

can be challenging undertakings. Videojet has the

experience and technology to assist through all aspects

of industrial marking and coding.

With over 325,000 installed printers coding well over

a billion products every day, Videojet delivers marking

and coding solutions to a wide range of industries

and applications.

Videojet experts help customers utilize these solutions to grow market share, increase throughput, improve operational efficiency and meet regulatory requirements.

Aerospace

Wire & cable

Pharma

Fresh foods

Building materials

Industry-specific ink formulations: Partner with Videojet

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Sherry Washburn

M.S.

Lead Chemist

Food processing and postal inks

Automotive

Beverage

Dairy

Frozen foods

Personal care

Inks for 1000 Line and other Videojet Continuous Inkjet printers

Food grade

Since 1991, Videojet has been producing food

grade inks in its dedicated ISO9001:2008

qualified Food Grade Ink Production Facility

which operates under Good Manufacturing

Practices (GMP) and Hazard Analysis and Critical

Control Point (HACCP) processes. All raw

materials used in these inks are food grade

quality. Videojet manufactures over 20 unique

food grade fluids including some that are Kosher.

Ideal for: eggs, pills, capsules, candy and

confectionery; certain incidental food-contact

products such as flavor packs contained within

a food package

Non-transfer/high temperature resistant

After being extruded and before being wound

onto spools, coded cables and wires are often

still warm. Warmth, plasticizers in the cable

jacket, and the pressure between one cable and

another on the spool can all challenge ink code

adhesion. Codes on cooked and stacked food

cans may also have direct contact with other

cans. Videojet special non-transfer/high

temperature-resistant inks are designed to

minimize code offset and transfer.

Ideal for: PVC, PE, PP, cross-link PE, cans

Ideal for rapidly moving production lines

including those running web-based films and

production lines that have tight material

handling control, these Videojet inks dry and

cure very quickly. They incorporate special

fast-dry solvents and compatible resin

technology necessary when there is little time

between each code and when those codes

come into contact with typical conveyor

components and each other.

Ideal for: high speed consumer packaged

goods including food packages using films

and stretch/shrink wraps; for decoration

and branding

Fast dry

Over 340 inks are available for use in Videojet

continuous inkjet printers. Most inks have a

combination of the special properties listed

below. Your Videojet representative will help

you choose the best inks for your particular

applications. From inks that penetrate thin

layers of condensation and withstand the

pasteurization process, to those that offer

outstanding adhesion to steel, aluminum, glass,

metal and wax coated substrates, Videojet

engineers both standard and custom solutions

to address unique customer requirements.

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Retort & thermochromic Black to Red/Black to Blue

These inks are designed to produce a

color-changing quality assurance indicator to

alert the manufacturer that food has passed

through a critical retort process. Cooking

sterilization temperatures between 115-130°C

(239-266°F) for 20-45 minutes or longer to

preserve flavor and texture. MEK-free ink

formulas are available.

Ideal for: soups, vegetables, sauces in

aluminum and tin-free steel cans; chopped meat

in polyester, nylon, aluminum, and

polypropylene film laminated pouches; single

serving plastic

tubs and trays

Condensation-resistant/caustic-removable

When applied immediately after the cold-filling

process, these inks penetrate the condensation

layer to adhere to beverage cans and bottles.

Videojet condensation-resistant inks are

durable during pasteurization and refrigeration/

re-cooling. Videojet caustic-removable inks

are soluble to common caustic wash solvents

used in the recycling/refilling process. Certain

inks can perform as a single-solution for

bottlers producing a mix of returnable and

non-returnable beverages.

Ideal for: bottles, cans and bulk water

containers

Solvent/chemical-resistant; heat cured

When subjected to temperatures around

175°C (350°F) for 30 minutes, codes printed

with Videojet solvent/chemical-resistant inks

become cured and resistant to offsetting/

transfer and removal by steam, general

abrasion, and many solvents.

Ideal for: automotive and aerospace parts

exposed to environmental solvents including,

oil, lubricating fluids, antifreeze, and diesel fuel;

electronic components and parts (extruded

and molded connectors and housings subjected

to cleaning solvents and defluxers); personal

care products containing certain soaps and

isopropyl alcohol

Mike Kozee

Ph.D.

Extrusion, security

and product decoration

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Light/fade resistant

Videojet engineer inks with special dyes and/or

pigments to resist the fading effects of UV light

exposure. These inks are ideal for coding on

materials that may be temporarily or

permanently exposed to outdoor sunlight.

Even products or fixtures exposed to longer term

indoor artificial lighting exposure can benefit

from UV fade resistance and code longevity.

Ideal for: extruded window frames,

cable/wire temporarily stored outdoors

and building materials

Invisible Fluorescing UV readable

Packages, bottles and certain products may

require discrete fluorescing codes and brand

information that are only visible under UV

lighting. An unobtrusive solution for coding and

tracking products though the supply chain,

invisible fluorescing inks are also employed

where the available package/label “real estate”

is limited or is obscured by package graphics

or secondary codes.

Ideal for: automotive parts, aerosol cans,

pharmaceuticals, retort processed food

containers and cosmetic packaging

Oil penetrating

Metal automotive parts and extruded metal

pipe sometimes contain lubricants that aid in

their forming, bending or machining processes.

Along with these lubricants, oils used as

rust-preventatives can inhibit ink adhesion unless

special ink chemistry is employed. Unique ink

solvents and resins in Videojet’s oil penetrating

inks help the inks to achieve excellent adherence

through these protective layers.

Ideal for: automotive parts, formed metal

extrusions and stampings, and plastic

components formed using mold release

compounds

Inks for Videojet Continuous Inkjet (CIJ) printers

Additional inks feature unique properties,

benefits and substrate compatibility to

meet specific application requirements:

• Non-bleed bar code

• IPA/Alcohol-resistant colors

• Color variants (red, blue, violet, gray, green)

• High visibility colors

• Chemical-resistant

• MEK-free high durability plastics

• Egg shell

• Foil/thin films

• Electronics

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High contrast

Opaque pigmented inks are formulated to

create highly visible codes, typically on dark

colored surfaces. They also resist the pressure

and heat of packaging environments and

product-to-product contact during processing.

With a range of colors available, some are

uniquely designed to create high visual contrast

on both light and dark colored surfaces to

eliminate the expense of switching inks.

Ideal for: extruded products including cable,

wire, pipe, hoses and belts; glass and plastic

bottles and containers

Flexible films/plastics

BOPP, HDPE, PE, PVC, PP, PET, acrylic, ABS,

polystyrene and treated polyethylene film can

all present challenges to an ink’s adhesion due to

their inherent “slick” surface properties and use

of various plasticizers. The formulation of

Videojet’s flexible films/plastics inks focuses on

the toughest of these materials to provide

optimal adhesion and code durability.

Ideal for: food packaging bags and pouches,

cups and tubs, shrink films, cosmetic and

chemical bottles

Heat/steam cure

Extruded rubber products, such as hoses,

belts and tires, undergo a unique two-step

manufacturing process. After extrusion, they

are cured (vulcanized) for approximately 30

minutes at 175°C (350°F) using pressurized

steam heat. Many other inks fade or disappear

during this process while Videojet’s heat/steam

cure inks provide good color retention and

adhesion throughout the curing process and

beyond.

Ideal for: automotive radiator hoses,

transmission belts, tires, and extruded butyl

rubber moldings

John Garrett

B.S.

Sr. Chemist

Substrate analysis

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Videojet 1000 Line ink delivery systems

Videojet 1000 Line inkjet printers feature the leading Smart Cartridge™ ink delivery system

Designed to:

• Reduce mess:

With the Smart Cartridge™, there is no pouring of fluids to

refill the ink well. The advanced needle-and-septum design

keeps fluids from spilling and leaking. Each cartridge is easy

to remove and replace – and the septum seals itself every

time the cartridge is handled.

• Minimize waste:

The Smart Cartridge™ is designed to help eliminate fluid

waste. With its downward-facing outlet, gravity and the

contour of the inner bottle, minimal fluids are left in the

cartridge.

• Deliver virtually no mistakes:

Smart Cartridge™ technology helps ensure that compatible

fluids are used every time. When a new cartridge is installed,

it synchronizes with the printer and draws fluid from the

cartridge after the system validates the fluid’s compatibility.

Bulk Fluids System extends run times with Videojet 1000 Line inkjet printers

Fewer cartridge changes, longer run times and less printer

intervention are all made possible with the Bulk Fluids System.

Designed especially for high-volume print applications, it

feeds 1000 Line printers with 5 liters (1.3 gallons) of ink or

make-up. The Bulk Fluids System employs Videojet’s Smart

Cartridges™ for clean, easy and foolproof fluids usage.

The Smart Cartridge™ fluid system provides a self-contained, intelligent design for simple usability

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Inks for Videojet/Wolke Thermal Inkjet printers

Ink is delivered by cartridges

designed to fit Videojet and

Wolke printheads

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Wolke Premium Black

Wolke Premium Black is a high-contrast,

high-reliability, fast-drying thermal inkjet ink that

has been engineered by Videojet for optimal

performance with Videojet and Wolke thermal

inkjet systems.

Key advantages of this ink are:

• 33% darker than Universal Black 7482

• Excellent decap time provides enhanced

recovery over prolonged line stoppages

• High bar code quality

Wolke Universal Black

Wolke Universal Black ink (WLK667482) has

been the standard thermal inkjet ink used in a

variety of pharmaceutical, tobacco, and food

applications. Delivering the optimal combination

of long decap time (0.5-2 hours) and short

drying times, these inks are ideal for printing on

varnish-free chipboard boxes and other paper

substrates. This premium thermal inkjet ink

delivers high quality print even after long

printing breaks.

Specialty inks

Many thermal inkjet applications call for colors

beyond black. Videojet offers spot colors

including red, blue, and green. Both water-based

and solvent inks are available for printing on

coated substrates.

Inks for largecharacter markersand case coders

Videojet 2300, 2120, Patrion Plus, Unicorn and the complete Marsh line

Videojet offers over 60 quality Videojet/Marsh brand

inks to ensure maximum performance large character

markers and case coders.

Both general purpose and specialized inks suit industry

and environmental needs.

• Inks for high resolution printing are supplied in

non-pressurized ink cans for mess-free ink delivery

• Inks for low resolution printing are water-, alcohol-

or MEK-based to accommodate porous or

non-porous material

Certain Videojet/Marsh inks are designed to dry in just a few

seconds. They adhere to an array of products and packaging

materials including metal, plastic, poly, woven poly,

and claycoat.

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“We follow the general mantras of finding best technical solution, making it printer friendly and then testing it like our customers would in the real world.”

Russ Peters

B.S.

Technician Manager

Ink/Printer environmental test and qualification

Videojet and Marsh high resolution case

coders deliver in-line printing of variable

data such as text, bar codes and logos on

corrugated shipping containers and other

secondary packaging

Large Character

porous surface

Certain materials such as bulk paper products

and bags may require large production codes

that can be easily distinguished in dim

warehouse lighting or read at great distances

from the product. Videojet/Marsh inks for porous

surfaces are designed to economically produce

large and highly visible codes. The inks dry

primarily through a combination of absorption

into the porous surface and the evaporation

of solvents.

Ideal for: paper bags, pet food bags, gypsum

board, plywood, roofing materials packaging,

bulk paper products, corrugated boxes and

trays

High-resolution

porous surface

Meeting the challenges of secondary cartons,

lumber and pulp products of varying quality,

surface finish/treatments and recycled content,

these inks achieve consistent code quality when

printing higher resolution bar codes and

multi-line production codes. Black, red, blue,

green, purple and orange inks are composed of

pigments in a glycol and oil-based formula to

produce crisp, sharp codes.

Ideal for: corrugated shipping boxes, crates

and board material, lumber and bulk pulp/

paper

and porous extruded materials

Solvent-based

non-porous surface

Materials such as shrink and plastic wrap,

non-porous containers and films are inherently

resistant to code adherence. These materials

also require inks that do not smear in typical

product-to-product or production line contact.

The formulation of Videojet solvent-based inks

for non-porous surfaces helps them to bind well

to these resistant surfaces and dry quickly using

ethanol and other fast-dry solvents.

Ideal for: shrink wrapped water and beverage

trays, extruded pipe, highly varnished

secondary boxes

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Environmentally-friendly inks and processes

Low-odor

Certain consumable goods and foods tend to

acquire odors from their environment during

manufacturing, packaging and coding processes.

To address this, Videojet’s low-odor inks have

been specially formulated with solvents and

compatible resins/dyes that are virtually odor

free. They are designed to reduce the need for

air venting and offer the least impactful coding

process possible.

Ideal for: bread and pastry packaging and

other food packages that are coded in close

proximity to the food filling process and

tobacco products packaging

Green codingOne component of ink, the solvent, is employed as a carrier of both the dye and

resin and is crucial to facilitating the application process. Many chemicals can

be used as an ink’s solvent including methylethylketone (MEK). With the goal of

reducing VOCs/HAPs, food packaging migration, carcinogens and allergens while

meeting different green requirements of many industries, Videojet offers dozens

of inks that employ alternative solvents such as ethanol, acetone and water.

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John Garrett

B.S.

Sr. Chemist

Substrate analysis

“The world is always changing and to formulate reliable inks, we’ve built a system to track the 40+ year history of all the raw materials we use.”

No-MEK

Even though MEK is not classified as a HAP

(hazardous air pollutant) nor an ODC (ozone

depleting chemical), local regulations and

preferences can limit use of MEK-based inks.

The MEK-free ink range matches to a wide

variety of surfaces, coding processes and

durability requirements. Some of these inks can

also offer increased printer operating efficiency

to further reduce solvent consumption

Ideal for: food containers, cans, pouches,

bottles, etc., comprised of LDPE, HDPE,

polypropylene, polystyrene, PVC, ABS,

polycarbonate, stainless steel, tinplate,

aluminum and glass

Fast dry

As a fast drying solvent, acetone is free of

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and provides

good code durability. Codes printed with

Videojet’s fast dry inks dry quickly to prevent

smearing and offsetting.

Ideal for: high speed production lines that

commonly incur product-to-product contact

from adjacent products, or products that come

into contact with production line rails and belts

shortly after coding due to manufacturing line

constraints; geographies with more stringent

VOC permit requirements and regulations, or

companies that have adopted specific corporate

initiatives for VOC reduction

Inkjet printing vs. labeling

The choice of Videojet inks over

labels on packaging can aid in

compliance with government

regulations while helping to

meet a company’s recovery,

recycling and reuse targets.

In terms of sustainable packaging,

only a very small amount of ink is

used with inkjet coding compared

to the amount of waste associated

with labels and adhesives.

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Videojet Technologies is a world-leader in the product identification

market, providing in-line printing, coding, and marking products,

application specific fluids, and product life cycle services.

Our goal is to partner with our customers in the consumer

packaged goods, pharmaceutical, and industrial goods

industries to improve their productivity, to protect and

grow their brands, and to stay ahead of industry trends

and regulations. With our customer application experts and

technology leadership in Continuous Inkjet (CIJ), Thermal

Inkjet (TIJ), laser marking, Thermal Transfer Overprinting (TTO),

case coding and labeling, and wide array printing, Videojet has

more than 325,000 printers installed worldwide.

Our customers rely on Videojet products to print on over ten

billion products daily. Customer sales, application, service, and

training support is provided by direct operations with over

3,000 team members in 26 countries worldwide.

In addition, Videojet’s distribution network includes more

than 400 distributors and OEMs, serving 135 countries.

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